Please note expanded class offerings. All Classes are offered all three days.

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1 Janet Lash GRAC Trial Secretary nd St SE Alto, MI ilittyy..orrg PREMIUM LIST ENTRIES OPEN Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 8 AM. Method of accepting entries is First Received. Entries CLOSE Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 6 PM after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show rules. THREE DAYS OF ALL-BREED AKC AGILITY Entries will be accepted for dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program GRAND RAPIDS AGILITY CLUB (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY May 3, 4, and 5, 2019 Event # , & Entry Limits 660 runs per day (330 per judge per day) Judges: Abbie Hanson and Ann Rudd Please note expanded class offerings. All Classes are offered all three days. M S A Sports Spot (formerly MVP Sport Spot) nd St. SE Kentwood, MI Show Hours 7:30am till 5pm Friday, 7:30am till 6pm Sat/Sun. Indoor Soccer Arenas with artificial turf - Ring Sizes are 80/70 x 135 This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina DiNardo, Secretary

2 OFFICERS GRAND RAPIDS AGILITY CLUB President: Lyman Thompson Vice Pres.: Judy Thompson Treasurer: Pam Wengorovius Secretary: Ann Timmer, 1500 Benning Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI Trial Secretary: Agility Event Committee: Janet Lash nd St SE, Alto, MI (616) , Chairperson: Beverly Mapes 2513 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI (616) Members: Pam Wengorovius, Lyman Thompson, Alice Frazier, Lisa O Donovan, Diane Kasperlik, Shannan Bush, and any other club members in attendance. JUDGES AND ASSIGNMENTS Abbie Hanson (95245) PO BOX 1654, 524 4TH ST, ESTILL, SC Ann Rudd (90282) PARKVILLE ST, LIVONIA, MI Judge s Assignments: Friday Saturday Sunday Standard Abbie Hanson Ann Rudd Abbie Hanson Jumpers with Weaves Ann Rudd Abbie Hanson Ann Rudd F.A.S.T. Ann Rudd Abbie Hanson Ann Rudd Premier Standard Abbie Hanson Ann Rudd Abbie Hanson Premier JWW Ann Rudd Abbie Hanson Ann Rudd T2B Abbie Hanson Ann Rudd Abbie Hanson MOTELS The following motels will accept well-mannered dogs. (*may have pet fees) Please call to verify pet restrictions or fees before making reservations. Holiday Inn Express * th St SE, Kentwood, MI Comfort Inn* th St SE, Kentwood, MI Country Inn & Suites* th St SE, Kentwood, MI Drury Inn & Suites th St SE, Grand Rapids Gatehouse Suites* 2701 E. Beltline Ave SE GR MI Best Western Inn & Suites* th St SE, Kentwood, MI Motel 6 (Kentwood) th St SE, Kentwood, MI Red Roof th St SE, Kentwood, MI Super 8* (Wyoming) th St. SW, Wyoming Howard Johnsons* th St SW, GR Days Inn* th St. SW, Grandville Sleep Inn* th St SE, Grand Rapids To ensure our welcome in the future, please clean up after your dogs so and do not leave dogs unattended in rooms! DIRECTIONS TO TRIAL SITE Take 28 th Street to Lake Eastbrook. Go South 2 blocks to 32 nd Street. The MSA Sport Spot is on the Northwest Corner. From North: US 131 to I-96 to 28 th street. East to Lake Eastbrook. South 2 blocks. From South: US 131 to 28 th Street. Right (east) to Lake Eastbrook. South 2 blocks. From East or West: I-96 to 28 th Street. West to Lake Eastbrook. South 2 blocks to site. VETERINARIANS ON CALL (open 24 hours) Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners, 1425 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) or (888) Animal Emergency Hospital, 3260 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI (616) This Trial will be held indoors in 80/70 x 135 rings. Rubberized contacts, breakaway tire, and 24 weave poles Electronic timers will be used in both rings.

3 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Please see the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials for current class descriptions. Dogs must be entered only in Regular Classes or Preferred Classes with no cross-over between them allowed at the same set of trials. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Dogs under the age of 4 months are not permitted on the show grounds of AKC Agility Trials. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that the dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the show committee. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, and act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Refunds minus $10/day administrative fees will be given to bitches in season and all dogs that can't compete due to injury upon receipt of an excuse from a licensed veterinarian written on his/her letterhead. All refund requests must be received within 2 weeks of end of trial. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. There will be a minimum $25.00 service charge for returned checks. Overpayments of less than $10 will be considered a donation to the club and will not be returned. It is expressly understood that the exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Show Committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any entry fees paid will be made. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. Dogs must be on leash AT ALL TIMES except when in the ring or when in designated agility jump warm-up areas. This will be strictly enforced. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Your help is requested in order to preserve our ability to use our trial site, as well as our motel facilities. There is limited overnight RV parking available at the site (No hookups). Campers must be preregistered to ensure a spot. Contact Andrea Boucher, (269) , boucher.andrea@gmail.com. We ask for your cooperation in cleaning up after your dogs. Small plastic bags will be provided at the trial site for dog waste pickup. Thank you for your help. TRIAL ENTRY MAIL all entries with fees to the Trial Secretary. Express Mail entries must include signature permitting them to be left at trial secretary s address without recipient s signature. TELEPHONE, FAXED, INCOMPLETE AND UNSIGNED ENTRIES will not be accepted. ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS or without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Unsigned entries or entries missing information other than the dog s call name will be returned. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or for cancellation of entries after trial has closed. ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted. MEASURING and HEIGHT CARD INFORMATION Effective January 1, 2010, exhibitors are no longer required to provide proof to Trial Secretaries that their dog has a valid jump height card as part of the check-in process. Furthermore, this change eliminates the need for a copy of the jump height card to be submitted with an entry form. Dogs without a valid Jump Height Card/Form may still compete; but they must be measured/wicketed by the Judge of Record PRIOR to running in their class and this measurement will be valid for that weekend of trials only. The exception to this requirement is a dog entered in the 24 height division. However, if a Volunteer Measuring Official (VMO) or an Agility Field Rep is present; ALL dogs without a valid Jump Height Card/Form must be measured at some time during the trial or cluster of trials. This does not preclude having the dog wicketed by the Judge of Record if the VMO or Rep is not available to measure the dog before its first run of the trial or cluster of trials. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to have their dog measured prior to running and failure to do so will result in the cancellation of any qualifying scores. ENTRY LIMITS 660 per day (330 runs per judge per day). Non-Regular ISC Classes will not be offered at these trials. ENTRY FEES Entry fees are per dog, per day, and include AKC recording fees of $3.50 for first run and $3.00 each for subsequent runs. First/second entries - $18.00 each, Third through Fifth entries - $12.00 each. Checks must be made payable to GRAC. In memory of former GRAC members Linda Fitzner and Marcia Mitchell, handlers under the age of 18, with valid AKC Junior Handler numbers, are eligible for reduced fees of $10 for first run, $5 each for subsequent runs. MIXED BREED ENTRIES This trial is open to Mixed Breed exhibitors under the AKC Canine Partners program. When completing entry form, please list Canine Partner or All American for the breed. Additionally, provide your AKC Canine Partners listing number and check-mark AKC No. on the form.

4 ACCEPTANCE & CONFIRMATION OF ENTRIES Receipt of entry will be ed to those providing a legible address. Confirmation letters and judging schedule will be ed/mailed after closing of the trial. Please review your confirmation carefully and notify Trial Secretary IMMEDIATELY of any errors. All corrections must be entered before day of trial. If you do not hear from Trial Secretary within 1 week of mailing entries, please contact to ensure they were received. MOVE-UP CONDITIONS Dogs may be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of qualifying for an AKC agility title, provided that the request is made to the Trial Secretary, in writing, not later than Monday, September 10, 2018 at 6PM. move-ups must include the information listed on enclosed move-up form as well as the phrase Accept this as my signature. Dogs so moved up will be entered at the end of the running order. Move-ups for the Saturday & Sunday trials will be accepted by the Agility Trial Secretary until one half hour after close of the last classes on Friday & Saturday at the trial site. Move-up forms are included in this premium and are available from the Trial Secretary. DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER This trial is open to all dogs fifteen (15) months and over that are registered with the American Kennel Club, or that have an AKC limited registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, blind or deaf dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. The Regulations for Agility Trials are available from the AKC at 8051 Corporate Dr. Suite 100, Raleigh NC , or by phone , or by at info@akc.org, or RIBBONS AND PRIZES Qualifying Ribbons will be awarded for each qualifying score earned. Placement rosettes will be awarded for 1st through 4th place in each jump height and in each division in all regular and preferred classes. A MACH bar and MACH rosette will be awarded to anyone earning a MACH title. A PAX bar and PAX rosette will be awarded to anyone earning a PAX title. A PACH bar and PACH Rosette will be awarded to anyone earning a PACH title. Junior Participating Ribbons are awarded to any Junior Handler running a dog at these trials. All prizes must be claimed the day of the trial; none will be mailed. OBSTACLES Please see the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials for current list of Mandatory Obstacles. Obstacles will meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of the Regulations for Agility Trials. COURSE FAMILIARIZATION Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of their class. All walk-throughs are restricted to the handlers entered in that class. Height Divisions Exhibitors are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. In the Regular classes, dogs may be entered at the jump height for which their measurement qualifies them or a higher jump height, if the exhibitor chooses. In the Preferred classes, however, dogs must run in the jump height for which their actual measurement qualifies them. Jump Height Regular Classes Preferred Classes 4 N/A Dogs 11 in and under at the withers 8 Dogs 11 in and under at the withers Dogs 11 in and under at the withers 12 Dogs 14 in and under at the withers Dogs 18 in and under at the withers 16 Dogs 18 in and under at the withers Dogs 22 in and under at the withers 20 Dogs 22 in and under at the withers Dogs over 22 inches 24 Dogs over 22 inches N/A 24C May be entered at Owner(s) discretion N/A if their measurement is 22 inches and under at withers. Dogs who measure into the 24 regular jump height division may not enter 24-choice See complete rules in the Regulations for Agility Trials available at Running Order (tentative) (Official running order will be published in final confirmation letter.) All three days: Ring 1: T2B, Premier Std, Mstr/Exc Std, Open Std, Novice Std Ring 2: FAST(All levels), Nov. JWW, Open JWW, Mstr/Exc JWW, Prem. JWW All classes will run small to tall. Additional Exhibitor information Food is available at the site. There are also many restaurants on or near 28th Street. All workers will receive food vouchers from the club. Exhibitors may leave equipment at their own risk in the building overnight. Site is inside on artificial grass. Suggested footwear: running shoes, soccer shoes with rubber cleats, tennis shoes. (No metal cleats please) No Setup on Thursday Night. Exhibitors may enter at 7:30am Friday. Solid Tarps are required under all crating. No food or beverages (other than water) are allowed in any of the enclosed soccer fields. Vendors are permitted, but must be pre-registered. For more information, please contact Bev Mapes, (616) beverly.mapes@gmail.com

5 AKC AGILITY MOVE-UP FORM GRAND RAPIDS AGILITY CLUB Workers Are Needed! Scribe Timer Combiner Gate Steward Bar Setter Leash Runner Sheet Runner Course builder We want to keep things running smoothly so everyone enjoys our trial. To do this, we depend on help from our exhibitors. We appreciate any help, experienced or not. If you are not familiar with a specific job, we will train you. We will make sure that your duties do not interfere with running your dog. We will have worker sign up sheets at the check-in table each day. Online sign-ups will also be available after trial close; access information will included with your confirmation and will also be posted on our web site. Lunch will be provided for all workers. Snacks and beverages will also be provided. Questions: Please contact Bev Mapes at (616) or beverly.mapes@gmail.com This form must be filled out completely. NO VERBAL CHANGES ACCEPTED. Fill out a separate form for each dog and give to the TRIAL SECRETARY ONLY. move-ups must include the information listed below and include the phrase Accept this as my signature. Forms must be received by: 6 pm Monday April 29, 2019, for the Friday Trial or within one half hour after the close of the last classes on Friday and Saturday at the trial site for the Saturday and Sunday trials respectively. No class changes after these dates. This change form is only for the dogs whose entry has been accepted for the GRAC Agility Trials May 3, 4, and 5, Call Name AKC Registered Name: AKC Registered Number: Height Division: C Breed/Variety: Owner(s) Name: Handler: Circle appropriate choice: Day: Friday Saturday Sunday All Days Please circle Division Regular Preferred Standard Class: Entered in: Nov A Nov B Open Excellent Move-Up to: Nov B Open Excellent Master JWW Class: Entered in: Nov A Nov B Open Excellent Move-Up to: Nov B Open Excellent Master FAST Class: Entered in: Nov A Nov B Open Excellent Move-Up to: Nov B Open Excellent Master

6 2 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY Grand Rapids Agility Club Opens: Feb 19, 2019 Closes: April 17, 2019 Day of Wk Actual Date STD JWW FAST T2B Prm STD Prm JWW Friday May 3, 2019 Saturday May 4, 2019 Sunday May 5, 2019 Class Fee $18/$18/$12/$12/$12/$12 See premium for reduced Junior handler rates. Make checks payable to GRAC. Mail to: Janet Lash, nd St SE, Alto, MI IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED $ Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump ht Circle class selections Only one selection per class (both Master & Premier allowed) REGULAR Classes PREFERRED Classes Jump Ht C Jump Ht STD Nov A Nov B Open Ex Mas Prem STD NovP OpenP ExP Mas P PremP JWW FAST T2B Nov A Nov B Open Ex Mas Prem Nov A Nov B Open Ex Mas T2B JWW NovP OpenP ExP FAST NovP OpenP ExP T2B T2BP Mas P PremP MasP NON-REGULAR AGILITY CLASSES: INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES CLASS STD JWW or Same Ht as Reg/Pref This Dog Needs To Be Measured Yes No BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC Registered Name (Include AKC titles only AKC REG NO. Enter Complete Registration Number Below [ ] ILP. [ ] PAL [ ] FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY Breeder Sire Dam ACTUAL OWNERS SEX HEIGHT at Withers DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH USA CANADA FOREIGN OWNERS ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS? [ ] CITY, STATE & ZIP + 4 HANDLER (if junior handler please enter # below) AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lesser of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT- GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTREPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBIRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed above on this form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry SIGN HERE X Telephone Number: Address: ( New ) In Case of Emergency Name: Phone #: AEAGL2 (7/15) V8.4 EdE Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions..